Carl Edwards executes a backflip off of his car on the front stretch of Eldora Speedway after winning Wednesday night's NEXTEL Prelude to the Dream, holding off challenges from Kyle Busch and Jeff Gordon.

ROSSBURG - Carl Edwards fought off multi-time NASCAR points champion Jeff Gordon and a late challenge from Kyle Busch to win the third annual Prelude to the Dream at Eldora Speedway on Wednesday night. [More]